Montana § 3-1-905 - Appointments
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-905 — Appointments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-1-905. Appointments
Appointments. (1) The governor, or the chief justice of the supreme court for the office described in 3-7-221 , shall make an appointment within 30 days of the close of the public comment period from the list of applicants. (2) For purposes of Article VII, section 8, of the Montana constitution, the governor must be construed to receive the names of the nominees at the close of the public comment period provided for in 3-1-904 . (3) If the governor fails to appoint within 30 days of the close of the public comment period provided for in subsection (1), the chief justice shall make the appointment from the same list of applicants within 30 days of the governor's failure to appoint.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 3-1-905
What does Montana Code Annotated § 3-1-905 cover?
Section 3-1-905 ("Appointments") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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